VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101 Petitioner: Brian Citizen Filed: 2023-12-11 Decided: 2025-02-21 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-05 Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 130242 AI-assisted case summary: Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 5, 2022. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, his injuries lasted more than six months, and no prior action or compensation had been sought for these injuries. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Citizen was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that Mr. Citizen met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS, which provides a presumption of causation if the onset occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $130,242.27, which included $110,000.00 for pain and suffering, $8,214.65 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $12,027.62 for past lost wages. Mr. Citizen agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Citizen the stipulated lump sum of $130,242.27. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-30 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 08/30/2024) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 25 Filed 09/30/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2101V BRIAN CITIZEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 30, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1-5. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, his vaccine-related injuries have lasted more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever brought an action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 20, 21. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 25 Filed 09/30/24 Page 2 of 2 On August 28, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that “petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty- two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 4. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101-cl-extra-10734115 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267525 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2101V BRIAN CITIZEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 30, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1-5. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, his vaccine-related injuries have lasted more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever brought an action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 20, 21. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). On August 28, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that “petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty- two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 4. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-02-21 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/16/2025) regarding 33 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/21/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2101V BRIAN CITIZEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 16, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1-5. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, his vaccine-related injuries have lasted more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever brought an action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 20, 21. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 30, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On January 15, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,242.27. Proffer at 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/21/25 Page 2 of 5 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $130,242.27 (representing $110,000.00 in pain and suffering, $8,214.65 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $12,027.62 for past lost wages), to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/21/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) BRIAN CITIZEN, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-2101V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging a Vaccine Injury Table injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1. On August 28, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury, and on August 30, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21; ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $110,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/21/25 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $8,214.65. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $12,027.62. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a lump sum payment of $130,242.27, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Brian Citizen: $130,242.27 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02101-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/21/25 Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Shelly Jock SHELLY JOCK Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-3155 shellyjock@usdoj.gov DATED: January 15, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101-cl-extra-10804654 Date issued/filed: 2025-02-21 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10338066 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2101V BRIAN CITIZEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 16, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1-5. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, his vaccine-related injuries have lasted more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever brought an action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 20, 21. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 30, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On January 15, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,242.27. Proffer at 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $130,242.27 (representing $110,000.00 in pain and suffering, $8,214.65 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $12,027.62 for past lost wages), to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) BRIAN CITIZEN, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-2101V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging a Vaccine Injury Table injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 5, 2022. Petition at 1. On August 28, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury, and on August 30, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21; ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $110,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $8,214.65. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $12,027.62. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a lump sum payment of $130,242.27, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Brian Citizen: $130,242.27 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Shelly Jock SHELLY JOCK Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-3155 shellyjock@usdoj.gov DATED: January 15, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02101-cl-extra-11110339 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10643752 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2101V BRIAN CITIZEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 26, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Alexis B. Babcock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 11, 2023, Brian Citizen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome related to vaccine administration following an influenza vaccine he received on October 5, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On January 16, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 33. 1Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $48,572.78 (representing $45,692.00 in fees plus $2,880.78 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed April 24, 2025, ECF No. 38. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 38-4. Respondent did not react to the motion for attorney’s fees and costs. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 38-3 at 1-75. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $48,572.78 (representing $45,692.00 in fees plus $2,880.78 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2